DEFINITION

An underpass or other crossing method specifically designed to help animals cross roads and highways safely. Often fences will run on either side of the road in order to funnel migrating animals across the wildlife crossing.

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
how is it measured? what are the criteria for its design or planning?

ILLUSTRATION
a diagram or drawing that demonstrates the basic pattern or concept

CASE STUDIES
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/wildlifecrossings/main.htm - U.S. DOT FHWA, "Critter Crossings"